The Economics Of Small Things
01 Jul 2024
Posts tagged with “review”
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If You’re Indifferent to Barbie ...
01 Aug 2023
A review of Barbie, a cleverly made movie exploring patriarchy and the evolution of feminism, through the eyes of the popular doll.
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Post COVID Rejuvination
31 May 2022
Nothing like the great Himalayan outdoors and a stiff dose of family time amid breathtaking views to wipeout two years of lockdown cynicism.
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Wonder
07 Apr 2022
A review of Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Fitting into middle school can be challenging for many, but if you've never been to school before, and the sight of your face frightens most people, does it become impossible? Read on to find out.
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The Palace Of Illusions
18 Feb 2022
A review of The Palace of Illusions, where Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni presents the girl and woman behind the illusion of Panchaali.
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Project Hail Mary
09 Sep 2021
In Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, the fate of humanity rests on the ingenuity and efforts of a junior high science teacher with amnesia, lost in space. Yikes! Fortunately, problem solving seems to be his forte. Will he be able to rescue humanity from the sun gobbling microbes? The clock is ticking, so read on for a detailed review.
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Bandits At 12 O'Clock
28 Jul 2021
A review of Bandits At 12 O'Clock, a collection of air combat comic book stories from WW2.
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The Inner Voice
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The Devotion Of Suspect X
17 Feb 2021
As the two main characters engage in a riveting battle of wits, a rich and complex plot gradually unfolds, ultimately evoking an exquisite synthesis of unexpected emotions.
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Celebrate Onam With Me
23 Nov 2020
A review of Clelebrate Onam With Me, a book about the rituals of Onam and the intriguing myth behind the story.
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Crazy Times With Uncle Ken
27 Oct 2020
A review of Crazy Times with Uncle Ken by Ruskin Bond, a collection of short stories set in an quaint little house in the idyllic hill town of Dehra in British India.
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An Era Of Darkness
16 Oct 2020
A well researched and unflinching account of the British Raj and its lasting effects on independent India.
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Children Of Ruin
09 Oct 2020
A story of the rise of a truly unfathomable intelligent society, their interactions with a Human/Spider hybrid civilization, and their struggles to communicate with each other, while and external danger threatens to annihilate them all.
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Xenophobia. Yikes! It's Different.
21 Jul 2020
Xenophobia, fear of those different from us, is too often the root of much evil. This article explores what we learn from Frankenstein, Star Trek and evolutionary biology.
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Pharaoh And Cleopatra
24 Apr 2020
A review of Pharaoh and Cleopatra, a computer game set in ancient Egypt, requiring clever planning and parallel information processing. Bonus: It's great for family time.
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Hobgoblins At The Hive Of Horrors
22 Jan 2020
Enter enthusiastically, enjoy the show, check all your body parts, before you go. We've stolen hearts, kidneys and more, we at The Hive are hungry for gore. Horror of any kind is welcome here, stop by to learn all about fear.
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A Review Of La Folie Lab
20 Nov 2019
A review of La Folie Lab, a tiny French cafe tucked away on Hill road in Bandra West, Mumbai. A secret gem waiting to be discovered. What can I say? I’ve fallen for La Folie ;)
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A Review Of Andhadhun (Movie)
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A Review Of Chocolat (Movie)
08 Nov 2019
When the free spirited Vianne and her daughter Anouk take up residence in a small orthodox town in France, they ruffle quite a few feathers. Many of the town's deep dark secrets are unearthed. While Vianne struggles to settle in without compromising her beliefs and lifestyle, the townsfolk battle to hold on to their pious ways. The heartwarming drama that ensues is riveting. Read on for a detailed review.
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I, Robot
12 Aug 2019
A review of I, Robot, a collection of intellectually stimulating, science fiction short stories by Isaac Asimov, with underlying social messages.
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The R-Mystery Series (Barney Mysteries)
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A Summer Experiment
20 May 2019
An old fashioned two week long vacation on a secluded hill top cottage in Gethia, Nainital. Read on to find out what we saw and what we learned.
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A Review Of Wonder Park (Movie)
03 May 2019
A review of Wonder Park, an animated children's movie that reminds you that everything in life is tangled up! Whether it is art and technology or happiness and sadness, they all overlap and are mixed up and that’s what makes life beautiful.
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Mythos & Heroes
17 Apr 2019
A review of Mythos and its sequel, Heroes. In these books, Stephen Fry delights us with the fascinating stories of Olympian family drama and the exploits of Greek Heroes.
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The Only Story: A Guest Review By Arati Luthra Pinto
15 Jan 2019
A review of The Only Story by Julian Barnes. This is a guest review courtesy Arati Luthra Pinto. She introduced me to creative writing, and I am thrilled to have her review a book on my blog.
